North Carolina Tar Heels 12–28 Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 28–12 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 12, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 28.

Game summary

Wake Forest Demon Deacons rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 28–12 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: ) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 54.0 pass yds, +0.97 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Carlos Hernandez — 51.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: #1 D.Claiborne caught at Wake32 — 2 rec, 12.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest (+0.202/play) vs North Carolina (+0.059/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	12	3	3	12
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	6	6	6	6	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 40

OPP EZ

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 30

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wake Forest
Q1TD
CHCarlos Hernandez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Carlos Hernandez rushes 51 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
Wake Forest
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Rushing touchdown
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 40
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 57 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
#D#12 D.June caught at 18
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
#12 D.June caught at 18 catch for a touchdown (75 yards)
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 42 yards
Wake Forest
Q3TD
CHCarlos Hernandez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Robby Ashford pass to Carlos Hernandez for a touchdown (70 yards)
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 47 yards
Wake Forest
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 54.0 yds · +0.97 EPA/play +7.80 EPA
Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.50 EPA/play +5.50 EPA
#1 J.Shipp (North Carolina) — 0.0 yds · -0.84 EPA/play -0.84 EPA

Rushing

Carlos Hernandez (Wake Forest) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD +5.42 EPA

Receiving

#1 D.Claiborne caught at Wake32 (Wake Forest) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds +0.53 EPA
#12 D.June caught at 18 (North Carolina) — 1 rec · 75.0 yds +6.18 EPA
Carlos Hernandez (Wake Forest) — 1 rec · 70.0 yds +5.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	8	75.0%	54	0	+0.97	+7.80
Robby Ashford	Wake Forest	1	100.0%	70	1	+5.50	+5.50
#1 J.Shipp	North Carolina	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-0.84
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 R.Ashford	Wake Forest	20	60.0%	98	0	-0.14	-2.74
Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	30	50.0%	136	0	-0.12	-3.70
Shotgun #2 R.Ashford	Wake Forest	5	20.0%	12	0	-0.98	-4.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Wake Forest
Plays	62	62
EPA / play	+0.059	+0.202
Total EPA	+3.68	+12.55
Success rate	45.2%	43.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.236	-0.082
Rush EPA / play	-0.262	+0.408
Yards	332	401

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wake Forest	5	66	+4.72	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	6	18	+1.35	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	9	39	-0.65	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	12	63	+3.03	Field goal
Q2	Wake Forest	3	0	-3.02	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	3	4	-2.18	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	1	5	-0.36	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	1	11	+1.17	Fumble
Q2	North Carolina	6	10	-2.48	Ended
Q2	Wake Forest	12	64	+5.88	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	6	111	+6.95	Pass TD
Q3	North Carolina	3	8	-1.66	Ended
Q3	Wake Forest	8	34	-3.97	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	5	43	+0.53	Field goal
Q3	Wake Forest	2	75	+5.59	Pass TD
Q3	North Carolina	12	38	-0.93	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · #12 D.June caught at 18 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.18 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Blocked Field Goal (39 yards) (-6.01 EPA)
Q2 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-5.51 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Robby Ashford pass to Carlos Hernandez for a touchdown (70 yards) (+5.5 EPA)
Q1 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Carlos Hernandez rushes 51 yards for a touchdown (+5.42 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Kickoff (+4.8 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Blocked Field Goal (45 yards) (-4.76 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Rushing touchdown (+4.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wake Forest Demon Deacons controlled the final (28–12) in Week 12.
Passing edge: ) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 54.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wake Forest at 0.202 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

North Carolina Tar Heels 12, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 28 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won with a final score of 12–28.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754596.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons in passing?

) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) led passers with 54.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Carolina Tar Heels at Wake Forest Demon Deacons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.